Reshoot. . .Two Stone Posts B&W

[gahspidy]

Sorry, I am just obsessed with these stone posts and keep shooting at them at different times of day at different angles and so on. I like this B&W version of this latest shoot that was taken in the morning as sun was up just over the trees. Would like your feedback

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Gary,
I like this shoot. The tonal distribution is wide and the low-angle of view works very well.
All the best.
yoyo

[kkraczek]

Gary this is MUCH better... the angle is great, and I love the way the clouds arc at the top. Good work!

[gahspidy]

Thanks Yoyo Szeto and Kristin for your time

[greg hxc]

I had to run a search on the forum as i missed the previous shots, but I think you really nailed it here. Good work.

This nature preserve is apparently full of excellent photos waiting to be captured by you.

[darkrainfall]

Gary,

I like this, however, I'm bothered by the brush and plants on the right side. I am really drawn into the picture because those two stone pillars really direct my attention right down the path/road... and I feel like I could follow the road, but then there are those bushes, on the right, distracting me.
Otherwise I think this is an improvement from the last time you took pics of these posts.

[PuckJunkey]

Sorry, couldn't resist. You Stanley Kubrik fans will understand.

I really like the shots you have taken of these earth-bound "monoliths" quite a lot. The texture and contrast are excellent and the composition is well-balanced. Even the sky is well-framed by the arcing presence of the clouds. B&W is also definitely the right choice here.

PS - I sense a triptych in your immediate future....

[greg hxc]

You know, I think this angle is just about right for a HAL's eye view....

[PuckJunkey]

Dave.... step away from the camera, Dave. I don't understand this hostile attitude; have I done something to upset you, Dave?

[gahspidy]

lol Puckjunkey, good to see you back. I think you were away for a few days, if I'm not mistaken.
You know, you have me hearing the music of the monolith from that movie every time I look at this pic. (great movie , by the way, of course as are all of his work) Glad you like this shot as do I and I will include it in a tribute I am working on for this Nature Preserve.
Greg hxc and Darkrainfall, thanks for your time to comment, much appreciated.

[PuckJunkey]

Thank you, sir. I was indeed absent for about a week, due to some solid workloads at the commercial studio I work for (which of course is never a bad thing). Anyway, it is good to be back from the land of boom-stands, soft-boxes and hernia-inducing sandbags... I try not to miss too many days in a row because I know I'll miss all sorts of great shots if I do.

Anyway, I'm curious: what form of tribute are you planning? Book? Linear DVD? We're building an interactive portfolio for our studio and I'm trying to absorb as many new ideas as I can. Currently planning a DVD with an audio track or two, etc.

[barmy101]

I like this better than your previous ones. I like the clouds on the top part of the frame.

[gahspidy]

This Nature reserve here has been open for a few years now and they hve done a nice job with it. ( Beautiful park house, graveled walkways,footbridge, benches, info boards identifying various species of wildlife found in the area, and so on) I have been shooting various shots from here ( as you know)and am trying to get a series from all 4 seasons. i was thinking of putting together all the best prints and either present it as an exhibit in the parkhouse as a tribute to this Reserve( upon their approval) or offer it as a donation for them to present or do with as they please. Just not sure how to go about offering up this idea or how to go about presenting it.